About The Old Barn

The Old Barn is a spacious three-bedroom barn conversion set within beautiful landscaped gardens in Ambleside. This property forms part of a converted coach house and stables that once belonged to the first Earl of Lonsdale. Located just two miles from Ambleside town centre and a two-minute stroll from Brockhole National Park Visitor Centre, it offers direct access to Lake Windermere's shores.

The area provides excellent walking routes to Stock Ghyll Force waterfall and Ambleside's shops and restaurants. Lake activities include boat cruises and watersports. Grasmere sits 4.4 miles away and Windermere is 4.7 miles distant.

The accommodation spans two floors. The king-size bedroom features an en-suite shower room. Two double bedrooms share the main bathroom. A third WC sits in the cloakroom. The spacious lounge has large sofas. The kitchen-diner includes a double electric oven, gas hob, dishwasher and washer-dryer. Private parking for two cars is provided.

Brockhole National Park Visitor Centre (2-minute walk) offers activities and a pier for ferry rides. Waterhead lakeside parkland provides beach areas. Stock Ghyll Force waterfall sits within walking distance. Ambleside town centre (2 miles, 10 minutes) has shops and pubs.

The Old Barn suits families and groups wanting a well-appointed Lake District base with generous room sizes and secure gated access.

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Need To Know

✓Walking distance of national park visitors centre and lake windermere
✓Private parking for two plus visitor's space
✓Wi-fi
✓Double electric oven, gas hob
✓Dishwasher
✓Washer/dryer
✓Microwave
✓Fridge and freezer
✓Gas central heating
✓Bed linen and towels provided
✓Travel cot & highchair provided

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The Old Barn Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding The Old Barn during your stay. Find the best places to visit and things to do in the local area, all conveniently organised by distance and type. Charming villages to lively and exciting attractions - there's something for everyone to enjoy. Browse through our categories including attractions, walks & outdoor activities, shopping destinations and handy tips on getting around. Plan your perfect day out. Whether you're looking for family fun, romantic experiences, or pet-friendly adventures, this cottage provides an ideal base to explore Cumbria's fantastic days out. Click on any attraction for more detailed information including address, opening times and visitor tips.

Brockhole National Park Visitor Centre

Distance: 0.1 miles

LA23 1LJ

Stock Ghyll Force Waterfall

Distance: 2 miles

LA22 0EF

Wray Castle

Distance: 3.5 miles

LA22 0JA

Waterhead Lakeside Walk

Distance: 1 mile

LA22 0EP

Trout Beck Walk

Distance: 2.5 miles

LA23 1PA

Loughrigg Fell

Distance: 3 miles

LA22 9LU

Ambleside Town Centre

Distance: 2 miles

LA22 9BT

Windermere Village

Distance: 4.7 miles

LA23 1AF

Booths Supermarket Windermere

Distance: 4.5 miles

LA23 1BA

Windermere Lake Cruises

Distance: 0.2 miles

LA23 1LJ

Bus Stop (Route 555)

Distance: 0.1 miles

LA23 1QB

Ambleside Pier

Distance: 2 miles

LA22 0EY

Brockhole National Park Visitor Centre

Distance: 0.1 miles

LA23 1LJ

Stock Ghyll Force Waterfall

Distance: 2 miles

LA22 0EF

Wray Castle

Distance: 3.5 miles

LA22 0JA

Waterhead Lakeside Walk

Distance: 1 mile

LA22 0EP

Trout Beck Walk

Distance: 2.5 miles

LA23 1PA

Loughrigg Fell

Distance: 3 miles

LA22 9LU

Ambleside Town Centre

Distance: 2 miles

LA22 9BT

Windermere Village

Distance: 4.7 miles

LA23 1AF

Booths Supermarket Windermere

Distance: 4.5 miles

LA23 1BA

Windermere Lake Cruises

Distance: 0.2 miles

LA23 1LJ

Bus Stop (Route 555)

Distance: 0.1 miles

LA23 1QB

Ambleside Pier

Distance: 2 miles

LA22 0EY

Is The Old Barn Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families

The Old Barn provides excellent facilities for families with children. A travel cot and highchair are included. The property has secure gated access and sits within a small group of holiday lets. The communal garden offers safe outdoor space. Brockhole National Park Visitor Centre is a two-minute walk away with activities and play areas. Lake Windermere shores provide beach stretches for paddling.

For Couples

The Old Barn offers couples a peaceful Lake District retreat with spacious accommodation and beautiful landscaped gardens. The private patio provides outdoor dining space with lovely views. The king-size bedroom features an en-suite shower room. The location offers easy access to romantic lakeside walks and Ambleside's restaurants. However, the three-bedroom layout makes this property better suited to families or groups.

Pet Friendly

The Old Barn does not accept pets. The property operates a strict no-pets policy for all bookings. Guests travelling with dogs or other animals will need to find alternative accommodation in the Ambleside area. The landscaped gardens and communal outdoor spaces are maintained as pet-free zones. This makes the property unsuitable for those wishing to bring their animals.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at The Old Barn

The Wateredge Inn

Located 1.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 1LJ

Ambleside Salutation Hotel

Located 2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 9BX

The Priest Hole at Brockhole

Located 0.1 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 1LJ

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about The Old Barn

Does this cottage have a hot tub?

No, The Old Barn does not have a hot tub. The property features a private patio with furniture and access to landscaped gardens instead.

Is it pet friendly?

No, pets are not permitted at The Old Barn. The property operates a no-pets policy for all guests.

How many people does The Old Barn sleep?

The property sleeps six guests across three bedrooms. There is one king-size bedroom with en-suite and two double bedrooms sharing the main bathroom.

What parking is available?

Private parking for two cars is provided directly outside the property. An additional visitor parking space is also available on site.

Is The Old Barn suitable for children?

Yes, the property is family-friendly with a travel cot and highchair provided. The secure gated access and communal garden make it safe for young children.

How far is it from Ambleside?

The Old Barn is approximately two miles from Ambleside town centre. This is about a 10-minute drive or a 45-minute leisurely walk.

What kitchen facilities are provided?

The kitchen-diner includes a double electric oven, gas hob, dishwasher, washer-dryer, microwave, fridge and freezer. Bed linen and towels are provided for all guests.

Is there WiFi at the property?

Yes, broadband and WiFi are available throughout The Old Barn. Gas central heating is also provided for year-round comfort.

The Old Barn Reviews

Scruffy carpets. Decoration very bland. Good location. Spacious. Well maintained grounds. Convenient parking. Need more plates as and bowls for 6 people.

We stayed here with our young family and the cottage was perfect for us. Spacious and roomy and the toys there were an added bonus. Great location if you want to explore Windermere, Ambleside and surrounding areas. Only issue was lack of specific property information in the welcome folder. We had to phone up to find out WiFi password but easily sorted.

Lovely, spacious cottage. Excellent location for exploring the lakes. Within walking distance to Ambleside about 45 minutes leisurely walk and bus stop just at the end of the road for coming back! Needs a bit of a refresh internally but apart from that, clean, plenty of space and would recommend!

The property is in a fantastic location, great location for Ambleside and BownessonWindermere. Access to the cottage is gated which makes it very secure. Lovely gardens and grounds around the cottage. Really handy having 2 car parking spots right outside the property. All rooms inside the property were really large, much bigger than the description of the property and pictures made out. Such a great space for sharing with other family and friends. Great little additions in the house for little ones. The only very minor areas that require some attention would be mattresses are not very comfortable the stair gate for children was broken but usable but needs some repair work or replacing to ensure it is fully secure the children's little trike in the lounge was broken we did end up fixing it the towel rails in the bathrooms upstairs were very rusty some spot lights out in the kitchen childrens toys need a good clean These areas listed didn't impact on our stay but it would be really good if they could be rectified. We will definitely be returning to the property. Thank you

Upon our arrival the downstairs toilet was heard to be dribbling water continually and would not fill or flush unusable. waste discharge on bathroom sink was broken unusable. unwashed plates and cups found in cupboards. Difficulty in use of electric oven. TV broke down during stay Cottage felt tired attention to kitchen and plumbing required. Lakelovers customer care is a joke prepare to be ignored.

We enjoyed a lovely stay at this cottage recently. It was perfect for my 2 sisters and I to have a double room each. The lounge was very comfy and we enjoyed the kitchen and outside space. The items in the kitchen cupboards would benefit from being cleaned, which has also been mentioned on other previous reviews, but it was fine for us to wash what we needed.

Superb location and spacious accommodation. Tired decor and cleaning could be improved. Lots of grime around inside of window panes. Cobwebs and spiders in situ on arrival. Pans not clean and bottom oven not working. More trays for oven would help as two of party were coeliac and needed separate trays. Soap and shampoo holder in en suite coming away from wall so couldn't be used. Beds in two smaller rooms not comfortable for couples who slept there. Blackout curtains would improve sleeping. Despite these things we all enjoyed our stay.

Jeremy

This is a really lovely house Superb location, very safe environment, large rooms, close to bus stop and Brockhole for strolls and Lake cruises. Would recommend it and we would happily book again. Points for improvement the downstairs toilet sink had a disconnected plug mechanism making it unusable, there were many pan lids of all sizes but only three oversized pans. Bring your own DVDsCDs.

Andrew

We really enjoyed our stay. It's a beautiful peaceful location and a really spacious house. We had a great week. It does, however, need some TLC to bring it up to the highest standard. There are a lot of things either missing, broken or just not working very well, which is a shame because it could be really fantastic. I'd be happy to provide a list should the owner be interested.

Dorothy

We were very pleased with the property. It was spacious, clean and comfortable. Luckily the weather was good so we could make full use of the lovely garden and outdoor space. It was so pretty, pleasant and peaceful. We had no negative issues and hope to return one day. Thank you

Nikita

We had a very enjoyable stay, with very clear directions to locate the barn and a simple checkin system. I approached the team with a query before our stay, which was dealt with promptly. The property is as advertised clean, spacious and generous proportions for a family of four. The location is excellent, a 10 minute drive from Ambleside and we had two parking spaces. A peaceful, calm location which I would highly recommend if you want a communal feel, with a small group of neighbours. My only points for improvement a simple welcome basket would have been appreciated, as the nearest Tesco is 15 mins away with limited parking, the front door doesnt have a blind or cover which was slightly unnerving as it is clear glass, and the beds whilst comfortable are very firm so perhaps the option for a mattress topper would have been a nice touch.

Andreas

Such a beautiful cottage and great location. We all had a fabulous time. The layout was spacious all rooms finished to a high spec and it was very clean. If we were to grumble about anything it would be the beds. We all struggled getting a good nights sleep.

The houses was spacious. Could do with a lot more in tensels in the Kitchen,Small saucepans,kitchen clock etc.The house was nice and warm.Could do with new comfortable beds.We had nice weather and the Old Barn was in easy reach to go every were.

We enjoyed our stay in the Old Barn, a spacious home for one week, equipped with everything you need. From here you have a perfect start to visit many places in the Lake District. Thank you, we really liked it.

Amanda

The cottage itself is clean, comfortable and was more spacious than expected. The kitchen could do with a few extra utensils and a decent set of saucepans. And 6 table mats. Ideally located for Windermere and access to the lakes. We had a lovely stay. Would definitely recommend a stay here.

Location of the property is superb. Having Brockhole within a 5 minute walk allows you so many opportunities of exploring the lakes and entertaining the family. Lovely peaceful stay with a very spacious accommodation. Mattresses could all do with being replaced. Mattress springs were found to be noisy. Staining from water penetration on living room ceiling and peeling paint within en suite would be rectified. Would return as property has a lovely seating area and access to a decent sleep sized communal garden which is ideal for children.

Robert

Very clean comfortable property in great location with ample parking and ... Very clean comfortable property in great location with ample parking and spacious interior Kitchen utensils urgently need updating as some pans not fit for purpose especially at the price we paid

We had a wonderful stay at the Old Barn. It is ideally situated on Windermere with easy access to the lake and nearby attractions. The house is set among a small group of other holiday lets making it feel secure, with plenty of parking and is afforded lovely views of the surrounding area. Well appointed facilities inside with huge sofas in the living room and well stocked kitchen. The bedrooms are comfy and the whole house has a light, airy feel to it. It's a real home from home. I can't really think of any negatives except a note that the mattress for the travel cot is very old, stained and torn so unsafe to use, but luckily we had brought our own anyway. I would most definitely return again.

We had previously stayed at The Old Barn and were disappointed with the overall cleanliness and facilities although the amount of space was great there were a lot of things that needed repainting, cleaning & replacing, this aside we decided to rebook. On arrival we were greeted with a warm and welcoming accommodation that had been updated, cleaned with new sofas and curtains. We were blown away and the experience was amazing and worth every penny. It was great to see the updated Barn and we would 100 book again. The only issue was the freezer needs defrosting which was passed onto the agent so I am sure that will be sorted and the cooker had been turned off. If you don't reset the clock the oven doesn't work, thanks for the challenge and we had a great week.

A clean, spacious accommodation in a fabulous location. This property could be truly fabulous if the owners took care of the small details. However, the previous critics were rather harsh in my view although somewhat understandable as if you pay premium prices, you expect the details to be premium standard too. But they did not spoil or detract from the fabulousness in any way. Recommend.

The property is situated in a fantastic location, with easy access to beautiful walks to Ambleside and trout beck. To property also benefits from easy access to brockhole which contains amazing activities for kids and the pier for ferry rides to Ambleside,Wray castle and Windermere. The property is generously proportioned and the kitchen was sufficiently equipped to accommodate home cooking. The disappointing attributes were the state Of condition of the facilities inside the property which were as follows freezer was heavily iced up rendering it unusable it needs a good defrost, the ensuite shower was blocked up meaning all the shower water collected in the shower tray, the sofas in the living room need replacing as other reviewers have mentioned and the kitchen is short of glasses. Despite these minor agrievences we had a fabulous stay and would highly recommend.

The cottage was so spacious and well appointed. We lacked for nothing. Being able to access the outdoor centre and the lake without having to drive was perfect. Wed love to return soon.

Kenneth

Initial Location reference is misleading, felt somewhat conned on arrival. property showing signs of use and requires a clean up. curtains in lounge hanging of hooks and require attention both sofas in the lounge are well past their sell by date and require replacement chipped glasses found on arrival, cups required cleaning. overall we enjoyed our stay at this property and if the above was addressed would consider staying again

The Old Barn was a brilliant place to stay and we shall consider staying again in the future. The cottage was well equipped and very spacious.

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The Old Barn, Ambleside

About The Old Barn

Need To Know

More Cottages With Hot Tubs You May Like

The Old Barn Attractions & Days Out

Is The Old Barn Right For You?

For Families

For Couples

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Wateredge Inn

Ambleside Salutation Hotel

The Priest Hole at Brockhole

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

The Old Barn Reviews